• Registered: 2009-07-13
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Topic: Martin 12 String Guitar

Hi

I'm new to this forum and have been playing guitar for less then a year. A friend of mine is selling a Martin 12 string guitar that I'm considering purchasing. I'd want to give him a fair price for it. I would appriciate it if someone can give me an approximate price range. I know this is very difficult because it depends on so many factors, but any help is greatly appriciated.

It's in excellent condition and information found on the guitar is as follows:

Martin D12-20 serial number 251673

Thanks for your help

Dave

  • From: North Carolina
  • Registered: 2007-02-08
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Re: Martin 12 String Guitar

Hey Dave, Welcome to the forums! I'm not familiar with Martins numbering system, so I didn't know the year but did a quick search and found this...
On Harmony they range used from $400-$700 http://reviews.harmony-central.com/revi … tring/10/1
Now on ebay it's a different story... The only one currently running is starting of at $1299 http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_tr … Categories
Hope that helps some. Hope to continue seeing you around the forums smile -Pix

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  • wlbaye
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Re: Martin 12 String Guitar

That's pretty much what I see to Pix, I think somewhere from $300 -$800 is more realistic. Depending on condition.

Later, Wayne P

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  • Registered: 2009-07-13
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Re: Martin 12 String Guitar

Hi

Thanks for your help.

I did find that this guitar is a 1969 model and it's listed in "The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide" with a price between $1,925 to $2,400 in excellent condition. Unfortunately I don't know how relaistic these prices are.

The Guitar is in excellent condition, so I'll just make an offer based on everything I found so far and what I'm willing to pay.

Any comments on what I should look for (problems ..etc) before purchasing.

Thanks again
Dave

  • From: North Carolina
  • Registered: 2007-02-08
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Re: Martin 12 String Guitar

The necks don't have truss rods and with it being a 12 string to boot, it's probable to need a neck reset. I'd be sure to check the neck angle, also check the lower bout for bellying and if there is any prominent bellying to check the braces inside for tightness. Look at the bridge from the side and see if there is any tipping...

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  • Registered: 2007-01-27
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Re: Martin 12 String Guitar

I always write to compare prices on online stores. Such as www.musicianfriends.com or www.zzounds.com to compare prices.
The MARTIN D-20 -12 strings is quit expensive.
I have a Martin D-1-12 SOUND = SUPER.

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